Jonah and the Weight of Being Called

Rev. Nick Cheek Genesis 12:1-10 and Jonah 1:1-3 A wise person once said… “you can’t run away from your troubles… there ain’t no place that far away.” Jonah was a runner – Indeed, a very bold one. God gives him a command and has the guts to say no. That’s usually not...

We Do Not Walk Alone

Rev. Nick Cheek Psalm 34: 1-14 and Luke 24: 13-35 Our scripture passage this morning takes place right after the events of the resurrection. Two travelers are on a journey, a hike, from Jerusalem to a town called Emmaus. In the middle of their journey, a stranger...

I Thirst

Rev. Nick Cheek John 4: 1-15 and John 19: 28-29 Back in college, I was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. This fraternity was unique in that it created its own philanthropy called Push America. Push America raised funds and awareness for people with disabilities....

Never Forsaken

Rev. Rebecca M. Heilman-Campbell Mark 5: 21 – 43, Mark 15: 33 – 39 “What about my dog?” This was a question that was asked to me by a patient in the cancer unit during my summer as a chaplain. She was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer and processing what...

Behold

Rev. Nick Cheek Isaiah 53: 7-9 and Luke 23: 35-42 At the foot of the cross, Mary kneels. Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Behold your son. Behold the pain, the agony, the helplessness. Behold the tears. Mary was the mother of Jesus. She was...

Remember Me

Rev. Nick Cheek Isaiah 53: 7-9 and Luke 23: 35-43 Sharron’s nerves were rising as she entered the hall. She had spent a better part of the day picking out what to wear and texting some of her old friends, making sure they would be in attendance. Avoiding the dance...